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MCLA Division I Bracket Projections

The 17th edition of the MCLA tournament offers both a stale and
fresh odor for the association's fans. The tepid stench of another
championship for a traditional blue blood immediately assaults the
proverbial nose with Colorado State returning as a massive
favorite. Still, there is the fragrance of new additions this year,
with at least two first-timers and another three who were not in
Greenville last year.

By my calculations, anyway.

The number of at-large teams has expanded this year with the
UMLL defaulting on its automatic bid, which is music to the ears of
western teams starving for more access to the tourney. They got it
this year, with my projections showing that 11 of the 16 teams
heading to Greenville are from the Mountain or Pacific time zones.
Enjoy the trip.

The official announcement is scheduled for Monday morning, but
here's what I've got for the MCLA senior circuit at this point: